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For nearly six to seven months every year, the wetlands at T.S. Chanakya turn into a sojourn for flamingos. The exodus that takes place from Rann of Kutch in Gujarat culminates at the feeding grounds of Mangrove swamps in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Mid-day.com spoke to a city-based photographer Vidyasagar Hariharan who camouflages in nature to study their courtship dance

Updated 2 years ago

As per the IUCN Red List, the Lesser flamingos have been tagged as ‘Near Threatened’ which highlights the importance of preserving these winter birds. Photo Courtesy: Vidyasagar Hariharan

Flamingos arrive at the shorelines of Mumbai in November and become the city’s residents till May. The courtship display marks the culmination of their migration phase in the city. Once monsoon begins, these pink pilgrims fly back to their breeding grounds in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, and return in winter with more chicks. Mid-day.com spoke to a city-based photographer Vidyasagar Hariharan who camouflages in nature to study their courtship dance

Updated 2 years ago

As per the IUCN Red List, the Lesser flamingos have been tagged as ‘Near Threatened’ which highlights the importance of preserving these winter birds. Photo Courtesy: Vidyasagar Hariharan
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